Dictionary of Euphemisms
| Author | : R. W. Holder |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 430 |
| Release | : 2008-09-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199235179 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199235171 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (171 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Euphemisms by : R. W. Holder
Download or read book Dictionary of Euphemisms written by R. W. Holder and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008-09-25 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a study of the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery and deceit. It dissects the human tendency to prefer vague, roundabout expressions rather than use words which are precise and disagreeably true.